Clinical Coordinator Ii - Registered Nurse

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Position Summary

Under the joint direction of the Department Chair and the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator II - Registered Nurse will assist physicians with outpatient-related duties, including taking patients' histories, completing directed physical exams, performing appropriate urodynamic studies, biofeedback, laboratory, and other studies, and tailoring individualized and evidenced-based treatment plans. Perform other duties as assigned and provide coverage as needed. Integrates the principles of preventive medicine and patient education into all aspects of clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Manage supervised care of patients within the Urology practice.
• Effectively and efficiently perform laboratory procedure clinics, including urodynamics and biofeedback as necessary, video urodynamics, and uroflows with/out EMG.
• Independently perform study, such that attending physicians can interpret the clinical results without subjecting patients to further testing. Day of the study must encompass 7 (seven) hours of clinical activity. The studies are time defined as follows: Urodynamic Video Studies without fluoroscopy 1.5 hours; Video Urodynamic Studies with fluoroscopy 1.5 hours; Biofeedback 1.5 hours; Uroflow without EMG with or without ultrasound post-void residual 1 hour; Uroflow with EMG with or without ultrasound post-void residual 1 hour; Intermittent Catheterization Teaching 1 hour. 
• Assist physicians with ambulatory procedures and treatments.
• Review laboratory results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health, order appropriate tests and other ancillary services as needed, and develop patient care plans.
• Teach patients and their families about disease processes, diagnostic testing, self-catheterization, and post-operative care.
• Complete patient history and disability forms and FMLA paperwork.
• Phone-in prescriptions and manage prior authorizations for medications that are indicated.
• Administer medications and Injections under the supervision of physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Supports physicians and nurse practitioners with clinical trials and other research activities.
• Serve as a member of the clinical coverage team for all clinical practices.
• Function within standards of practice established by the Division of Nursing and American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice.
• Act within the policies and procedures of the University, hospital, division, and clinical departments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience. 
• Current license as a nurse in New York State is required.
• CPR/BCLS Certified.

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a collaborative team approach to patient care.
• Must conform to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance, and safety guidelines.
• Experience in Urodynamics.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.